Paxil
ParoxetineIndications
- Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, OCD, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- It restores the balance of serotonin in the brain, acting as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
- Benefits may include improved mood, sleep, appetite, energy level, and interest in daily living.
- It can decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the frequency of panic attacks.
- It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions) that interfere with daily life.
Dosage and administration
- Read the Medication Guide and Patient Information Leaflet before starting paroxetine and with each refill.
- Take the medication orally, with or without food, usually once daily in the morning.
- If it causes daytime sleepiness, consider taking it in the evening after consulting with the doctor.
- Dosage is based on medical condition, response to treatment, age, and other medications.
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all products you use to reduce the risk of side effects.
- Your doctor may start with a low dose and gradually increase it to minimize side effects.
- Take the medication regularly at the same time each day for maximum benefit.
- For premenstrual problems, follow the doctor’s instructions for daily or specific time frame usage.
- Continue taking the medication even if feeling well; do not stop suddenly without consulting the doctor.
- Stopping abruptly may lead to worsening symptoms; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.
- It may take weeks to experience the full benefits of the drug.
- Report any new or worsening symptoms to the doctor and consult if the condition doesn’t improve.
Side effects
- Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weakness, dry mouth, sweating, blurred vision, and yawning may occur.
- Inform the doctor or pharmacist if these effects persist or worsen.
- The medication is prescribed based on the doctor’s assessment of benefits outweighing risks.
- Serious side effects may include tremors, restlessness, changes in sexual interest/ability, bleeding, irregular heartbeat, muscle issues, and seizures.
- Seek immediate medical attention for severe side effects like black stools, coffee ground-like vomit, eye issues, widened pupils, and vision changes.
- Serotonin syndrome/toxicity risk increases when taking other drugs that affect serotonin; seek immediate medical help for symptoms like fast heartbeat, hallucinations, coordination loss, severe dizziness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, muscle twitching, unexplained fever, and agitation/restlessness.
- Rarely, males may experience a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours; seek medical help promptly.
- A very serious allergic reaction is rare, but seek immediate medical attention for symptoms like rash, itching/swelling (especially face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and difficulty breathing.
- Not an exhaustive list of possible side effects; contact the doctor or pharmacist for any unlisted effects.
Precautions
- Inform the doctor or pharmacist about allergies to this medication or other inactive ingredients.
- Provide medical history, especially mentioning bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, liver/kidney problems, seizures, low blood sodium, bleeding problems, and family history of glaucoma.
- This drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision; avoid activities requiring alertness or clear vision. Limit alcohol and marijuana use.
- Inform healthcare professionals about product use before surgery.
- Older adults may be more sensitive, experiencing bleeding or loss of coordination; they are also at risk of salt imbalance, especially if using diuretics.
- Children may be more sensitive, showing side effects like loss of appetite and weight loss, monitor weight and height.
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential harm to the unborn baby; consult the doctor if planning or suspecting pregnancy.
- The drug passes into breast milk; consult the doctor before breastfeeding.
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